Bachelor of Sport

at University of Wollongong - Wollongong Campus Australia

In today’s technology-driven world, people and organizations are generating, collecting, and storing more data than ever before. Organizations across various industries are seeking graduates with skills to utilize and interpret this data to inform business strategies and add value to their business.

The Master of Business Analytics is designed to prepare you with the essential skills to undertake real-world Business Analytics tasks on big data business problems. You will develop skills and knowledge in business analytics, including how to apply tools and technologies required to perform descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive analytics and how to apply these tools to a business landscape.

The Master of Engineering Science (Telecommunications Engineering) is designed for engineers and graduates who wish to gain an advanced understanding at the master level of their current area of expertise in the field. You will learn technological and competitive skills needed in designing and engineering innovative modern telecommunications systems and networks. You will gain an understanding of the principles of telecommunications engineering, including the planning and management of telecommunications networks.

What you will study

You will study a core of key engineering subjects in Advanced Signals and Systems, Advanced Laboratory and Project, and choose subjects in your chosen field of computer, electrical or telecommunications engineering. A research component ensures that you enhance your analytical and practical skills.

For the telecommunications engineering major you will study mobile networks, internet networking protocols and two technical/advanced telecommunications engineering subjects from the Master list.

This degree

The Master of Engineering Science will provide you with the opportunity to further develop your technical knowledge in the disciplines of computer, electrical or telecommunications engineering, and the ability to analyse and solve engineering problems, and communicate these outcomes to other professionals.

In our increasingly connected and digital world, communicators with broad skills are in real demand.

The Bachelor of Communication and Media offers you a strong foundation in the national and international communication and media industry. With a focus on preparing you for global careers, the course places an emphasis on high-level skills in media production, communication research and independent project work.

This degree is designed for careers in digital and social media; visual communication design; journalism; screen media production; marketing; advertising; and public relations. You will be immersed in the study and practice of media and communication, and will gain flexible and transferable skills that will prepare you for the ever-changing world of global media culture.

What you will study
In addition to the core subjects in the Bachelor of Communication and Media, you must complete at least one major from the below list. There is also the opportunity to complete two majors which will increase your knowledge and employability in the media and communication industries.

• Digital and Social Media
• Screen Media Production
• Journalism
• Marketing Communication and Advertising
• Visual Communication Design

Human Geography is the study of people and place. Human Geographers examine social and environmental problems in a holistic way, and apply spatial thinking to help resolve social conflicts and environmental crises. At UOW, Human Geographers investigate solutions to issues around climate change, economic development, environmental management, population and cultural change, and urban, rural and regional planning.

This degree
The Bachelor of Science (Human Geography) program at UOW includes the opportunity to undertake practicals and fieldwork, taking advantage of the local Illawarra environment including urban and heritage landscapes, coastal landscapes, rainforest escarpment and freshwater ecosystems.

What you will study
As a Science student, you will learn skills in logical and critical thinking, creative problem-solving, practical research, organisation and project management, numeracy, statistical literacy, computer applications (including geographic information systems), and strong communication.

A Bachelor of Laws from UOW equips you with a comprehensive legal education: a world class degree that provides a thorough grounding in the law, as well as a real-world focus on the essential practical skills and the social and ethical context in which the law operates.

Combining Law with Social Science allows you to explore how practices, policies and structures contribute to social disadvantage and injustice. The Criminology major will provide students with a broad suite of skills to identify, interpret and evaluate issues around crime, deviancy and justice from a social sciences perspective.

We believe that practical experience is a vital part of your legal training. We are the only law school in New South Wales that requires you to complete a legal internship, providing highly valued industry experience.

We are committed to social justice and providing a legal education which engages with the complexities of law’s intersection with society.

This double degree delivers a practical and contextual legal education that prepares graduates not only for traditional careers in the legal profession but also for a wide range of careers in government, business and community organisations – as leaders, innovators and problem solvers.

What you will study
The Bachelor of Social Science - Bachelor of Laws covers the prescribed areas of knowledge for future admission to the profession as well as including a choice of electives. Additionally, an integrated skills program equips graduates with experience in areas such as legal research, interviewing, legal drafting, advocacy and negotiation. Opportunities also exist to undertake subjects by way of an international exchange.

This course is for graduates of a four-year accredited psychology program. The primary aim is to provide a 5th and 6th year of supervised practice and structured learning to meet the requirements for general registration as a psychologist, and to prepare for entry into a registrar program leading to an area of practice endorsement in clinical psychology, with the Psychology Board of Australia.

This degree
The Master of Psychology (Clinical) provides a comprehensive program of study of the professional practice of psychology including assessment, intervention, communication and ethics. It also provides specialised training and supervised practice in the assessment and intervention skills of clinical psychologists. Supervised research is also undertaken over the two years of study..

What you will study
The program includes subjects in clinical assessment and interventions, psychotherapy and research. Students are also required to complete a research project - facilitated by structured research subjects - in each of the two years of the program.

Teaching methods include a combination of lectures, workshops, skills training, on-line and supervised work-based practicums, both at the University's Northfields Psychology Clinic and at external placements. The emphasis is on skills training and includes demonstration sessions, audio-visual recording of assessment and therapy, case presentations, role-play activities and feedback and reflection.

The Master of Engineering (Computer) provides graduate Engineers with discipline-specific knowledge and technical skills in the design and development of hardware and embedded systems. These include sensors, robotics, smartphones, medical equipment and multimedia technology. You will develop specialist skills needed to lead a process of innovative change within the sector.

This degree

The Master of Engineering delivers expert skills and applied competencies required for the professional engineer. It is designed to train and enhance professional practice, advance technical and specialist skills, and provide an opportunity to put theory into practice with applied projects and research. The degree also delivers communication, strategic and project management skills essential to the practising engineer.

What you will study

You will complete the core subjects in Professional Communications and Engineering Workplace Practice, Innovation and Design, Advanced Laboratory, and Research Methods.

For the Computer Engineering major you will study subjects in Advanced Signals and Systems, Image and Video Processing, The Future Internet: Architectures and Communication Protocols plus additional subjects selected from the electives from Electrical, Computer, Mechanical or Engineering subjects. You will also complete an advanced project.

The Master of Applied Finance with a double specialisation in Investing and Financial Services is for students who are interested in focusing on investment, portfolio management and financial services. The degree will allow you to integrate technical, theoretical and industry knowledge on the operation and organisation of – and participation in – local and international finance. The Investing specialisation focuses on investment and portfolio management, while the Financial Services specialisation focuses on financial institutions, as well as bank management and lending.

Cyber-physical systems, the Internet of Things (IoT), cloud computing and cognitive computing are changing how we manufacture and organise our work sites. As automation and data exchange in manufacturing technologies become more widespread, and technologies continue to evolve at a rapid rate, the need for technology professionals is steadily increasing. This Bachelor of Technology degree is for the future technologists who will build and secure the networks of the future (Cyber Network Security) and bring about the 4th Industrial Revolution (Industry 4.0). The degree provides a balanced split between the software and hardware skills, while also providing a strong focus on working in multi-disciplinary teams and the integration of industry experience.

What you will study

• During your first year you will study programming, mathematics, electronics and web programing. You will then move on to specialise in either Industry 4.0 or Cyber Network Security.
• In the Industry 4.0 specialisation you will study autonomous systems, IoT, big data mining techniques and implementation, and cyber security or AI.
• In the Cyber Network Security specialisation you will study subjects in ethical hacking, communication systems, engineering design, electronics, digital hardware, web technology and signals and systems.

This degree
This degree is for innovators and problem-solvers with an interest in developing skills across the fields of software and hardware to work in the industries of the future.

Industry 4.0 is the Fourth Industrial Revolution and refers to the automation, networking and securing of industrial and manufacturing processes. Industries must be flexible in adapting to technology changes, and leveraging off new opportunities to remain globally competitive.

Industry 4.0 is focused on the development of intelligent networking of machines and processes with the objectives of ensuring a competitive manufacturing sector and developing infrastructure for economic growth.

A specialisation in Industry 4.0 will provide you with the technology skills to automate, network and implement Artificially Intelligent systems.

Cyber Network Security has been identified as a strategic priority in Australia to meet the demands of law enforcement, national and state governments, and our defence, security and finance industries. With the ongoing challenges of national cyber security, it is critically important to secure our national infrastructure such as energy, transport, food, water and services such as healthcare, education, emergency services and finance.

The Master of Supply Chain Management gives professionals working in logistics, supply chain management, and operations management the skills to manage the flow of materials and information within and between organizations and other relevant stakeholders.

You will learn how to diagnose existing processes and supply chains and how to implement a supply chain strategy within an organization. Skills and capabilities are developed on topics such as forecasting, sales, and operational planning and procurement to name a few.